08/04/2014

Suspect Objects Made Safe In Controlled Explosion

Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on a suspect package near the Creggan Estate in Londonderry on Monday afternoon.

A member of the public reported the package with police and army experts attending the scene.

The PSNI have confirmed that two objects were found "in a rural area".

During the security alert, a number homes in the area were evacuated.

Police say that the items have been removed for further forensic examination.

(MH/JP)

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